Accounts Payable Manager

The Accounts Payable Manager will lead and oversee the full-cycle accounts payable function across Mission Critical Group's operating companies and serve as the system owner and administrator for Ramp, the company's spend management and AP automation platform. Manage the AP team, ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintain strong internal controls, and partner with procurement, operations, and accounting leadership to support efficient, compliant cash disbursement processes.

 

Accountabilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function across multiple operating companies, ensuring invoices, expense reports, and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Serve as the system administrator and business owner for Ramp, the company's spend management platform — managing corporate cards, expense management, bill pay and AP automation, user access, and approval workflows.
• Own and maintain the integration between Ramp and the ERP/general ledger, ensuring transactions sync accurately and are coded to the correct GL accounts, entities, and cost centers.
• Drive adoption of Ramp across operating companies, including user onboarding and training, card issuance and limits, spend policy configuration, and ongoing monitoring of transactions for accuracy, documentation, and policy compliance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the AP team, setting clear performance expectations, balancing workload, and providing regular feedback and reviews.
• Own the AP components of the monthly and period-end close, including accruals, account reconciliations, and related reporting.
• Establish, document, and enforce AP and corporate card policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.
• Oversee vendor management, including onboarding, W-9/tax documentation, payment terms, and resolution of vendor inquiries and disputes.
• Manage payment runs (ACH, check, wire, and card) through Ramp and the ERP, and optimize payment timing to support cash flow and capture available early-payment discounts and card rebates.
• Partner with procurement and operations to streamline the purchase-to-pay process and resolve purchase order, receipt, and invoice discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely 1099 reporting and support year-end and external audit requests with required documentation and analysis.
• Identify and lead process improvement and automation initiatives that increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of the AP and spend management functions.
• Prepare and review AP and spend metrics and reporting (aging, days payable outstanding, card spend, and exceptions) for accounting leadership.

Attributes:

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback and training.
• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable, the purchase-to-pay process, and related internal controls.
• Hands-on experience administering Ramp (or a comparable spend management / corporate card platform such as Brex, BILL, or SAP Concur) strongly preferred, including card programs, approval workflows, and ERP integration.
• Experience with ERP and AP automation systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics); multi-entity experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, sales and use tax, and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort working with large data sets.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across departments and sites.
• Experience in a multi-site, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.

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